After just five weeks of the 2017-2018 season, Premiership Rugby clubs are already dealing with depleted squads due to early-season injuries. We discuss if rugby is facing an injury crisis, whether painkillers in sport is a career necessity, and the role of inflammation in healing.

Produced by: Tina Carmillia

Presented by: Meera Sivasothy

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Tags:  rugby,  injury,  sport injuries,  painkillers,  inflammation,  The Bigger Picture,  Health and Living